Hypertension Pilot, CPD And FODO News

2 July 2024

We have 3 items for you today:

1. Hypertension Pilot in Hatfield, Stevenage, Dacorum and Watford
   Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB is seeking expressions of interest from optometry practices to take part in an NHS England-funded pilot of hypertension case finding in optometry settings.  The aim of the pilot is to help to identify people with high blood pressure but without a current diagnosis.

   At this stage, the pilot is only open to practices in Hatfield, Stevenage, Dacorum and Watford. Please do not apply if your practice is not in one of these areas.

   More details and the expression of interest form can be found HERE.

   If you are interested, please complete the expression of interest details at the end of the document in the link above, and return it to the email address at the bottom of the document.

   If you have any questions, please email admin@HertsLOC.org.uk in the first instance and we will forward your query to the project lead.

2. CPD Webinar Wednesday 26th June
   Hoya are running another of their CPD webinars on Wednesday 26th June at 7.30pm, “How do I know my patient’s myopia management is working?” presented by Dr Neema Ghorbani Mojarrad. Hoya advise:

   “There will be 1 interactive CPD Point on successful completion. Further details and registration can be found HERE.

   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and a unique link –which must not be shared.”

3. FODO News
   Is HERE, including Guardian reports on a ‘boom in cataract surgery’, Specsavers pilot highlights ongoing issues for homeless people accessing eye care services and College publishes a six-month countdown to end of CPD cycle. Their update from 14th June is HERE, including New animations – Primary eye care helps prevent sight loss, Sight loss due to delays in care and General election summary.

 

Kind regards

Herts LOC